I was born in Texas, raised in Arkansas
I was born in Texas, left home, I heard the call
I've come to California for honey, milk, and gold
Sometimes they will warn you to do what you've been told
But if you don't or if you do
You'll find yourself somewhere and you won't have a clue
I met you in Palestine, a heartbreak high-school beauty queen
You were 21, I was 18
Hey, you had my heart when I heard you sing
Never thought I'd see you again
Well, here I am, just by coincidence
Texas, Arkansas
California, here we are!
However long, however far
California, here we are!
We came here to be unique, but when we look around we see
Different versions of ourselves
Sipping tea with someone else
This promised land was broken
And the words that had been spoken
Can't be taken back, so we'll stay here a while
Texas, Arkansas
California, here we are!
However long, however far
California, here we are!
I reckon I will go back home eventually, but I don't know
How long it takes to get things done
You had a plan; now you've got none
You wonder what you'd do back there
And wonder what you're doing here
Sometimes you leave just so you can go back
Texas, Arkansas
California, here we are!
However long, however far
California, here we are!
The mockingbirds are squawking words
In minor thirds about our major fall
The dogwood and the pecan trees
Are losing leaves, conceding wondering souls
Texas, Arkansas
California, here we are!
However long, however far
California, here we are!
Texas, Arkansas
California, here we are!
However long, however far
California, California
California, here we are!